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REBECCA YUE Born and raised in Hong Kong, Rebecca started to learn Chinese brush painting just before the age of 11. Since moving to England in 1971, Rebecca has devoted all her time to perfecting her Chinese art forms. Rebecca has exhibited and taught extensively in England. And in 1993, Rebecca set up her own studio in Bath, UK, where she gives regular classes and workshops on many different Chinese art forms. Rebecca also has authored books on Chinese brush painting and Chinese calligraphy and works closely with local museums, art groups, and galleries, sharing her passion for the Chinese art forms.

Introduction

Materials and Equipment

Brushes

Paper

Ink and Other Accessories

Preparation

Preparing the Brushes

Holding and Loading the Brush

Basic Techniques

Wrist and Elbow Movements

Pressing and Lifting the Brush

Basic Brushstrokes

Horizontal Brushstrokes

Vertical Brushstrokes

Combining Horizontal and Vertical Brushstrokes

More Chinese Words to Try

Writing the Word for "Luck"

Dots

More Dots

Making a Traditional Writing Book

Hooks

More Hooks

More Chinese Words to Try

Writing the Word for "Long Life"

Press and Lift Upward

Press and Lift Downward

More Chinese Words to Try

Writing the Words for "Happiness in Suffering"

Diagonal Brushstroke to the Left

Angled Diagonal Brushstroke to the Left

Wishing Someone Success in a New Career

Diagonal Brushstroke to the Right

Horizontal Form of the Diagonal Brushstroke to the Right

Round End Form of the Diagonal Brushstroke to the Right

More Chinese Words to Try

Wedding Wishes

Using All the Brushstrokes to Write "Lasting"

A "Lasting" Greeting Card

The Five Golden Rules

Golden Rule 1: Start with the upper part of a word, then move downward

Golden Rule 2: Start with the left part of a word, then move to the right

Golden Rule 3: Horizontal brushstrokes precede vertical brushstrokes

Golden Rule 4: Diagonal brushstrokes to the left precede diagonal strokes to the right

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